Merino (Providence County, RI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Merino ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Merino. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

William Taylor Adams (Author)
- He was born in Medway (MA) on July 30, 1822 (a Tuesday) and died in Dorchester (MA) on March 27, 1897 (a Saturday).
- Medway is located in Norfolk County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Dorchester is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the north northeast of Merino. The cemetery is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Taylor Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Harry Anderson (Actor, comedian, magician)
- Full name: Harry Laverne Anderson
- He was born in Newport (RI) on October 14, 1952 (a Tuesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on April 16, 2018 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Anderson<1>
David Lawrence Angell (Producer)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on April 10, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on September 11, 2001 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Lawrence Angell<1>
Louise 'Lou' Arnold (Professional baseball)
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on May 11, 1923 (a Friday) and died in South Bend (IN) on May 27, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Pawtucket is located nearby and to the northeast of Merino.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Merino.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louise 'Lou' Arnold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Swan Point Cemetery
Kathryn Bates (Actress)
- She was born in Providence (RI) on September 23, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 1964 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathryn Bates<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Roger Bowen (Actor, novelist)
- Full name: Roger Wendell Bowen
- He was born in Attleboro (MA) on May 25, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Marathon (FL) on February 16, 1996 (a Friday).
- Attleboro is located in Bristol County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Marathon is located in Monroe County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Bowen<1>
George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Milford (MA) on January 7, 1855 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1900 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located in Worcester County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George H. 'Foghorn' Bradley<1>
Sam Buffington (Actor)
- He was born in Swansea (MA) on October 12, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 15, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Swansea is located in Bristol County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Buffington<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fall River (MA) on June 14, 1861 (a Friday) and died in Fall River (MA) on September 23, 1907 (a Monday).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Fall River is located in Bristol County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles G. 'Charlie' Buffinton<1>
Herbert Butterfield (Actor)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on October 28, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 2, 1957 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert Butterfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Frankie Carle (Musician)
- Born: Francis Nunzio Carlone
- He was born in Providence (RI) on March 25, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Mesa (AZ) on March 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- Mesa is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frankie Carle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Phoebe Cary (Poet)
- She was born in Mount Healthy (OH) on September 4, 1824 (a Saturday) and died in Newport (RI) on July 31, 1871 (a Monday).
- Mount Healthy is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Newport is located in Newport County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phoebe Cary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Green - Wood Cemetery
Elizabeth Buffum Chace (Abolitionist, social reformer)
- She was born in Providence (RI) on December 9, 1806 (a Tuesday) and died in Providence (RI) on December 12, 1899 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Swan Point Cemetery, located nearby and to the east northeast of Merino.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Buffum Chace<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Swan Point Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Swan Point Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Swan Point Cemetery
Andrew James Coakley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on November 20, 1882 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 27, 1963 (a Friday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew James Coakley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Kensico Cemetery
George M. Cohan (Composer, producer, playwright, actor)
- Full name: George Michael Cohan
- He was born in Providence (RI) on July 3, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on November 5, 1942 (a Thursday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George M. Cohan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Woodlawn Cemetery
Nicholas Colasanto (Actor, director)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on January 19, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 12, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas Colasanto<1>
Ray Conniff (Musician, composer)
- Born: Joseph Raymond Conniff
- He was born in Attleboro (MA) on November 6, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Escondido (CA) on October 12, 2002 (a Saturday).
- Attleboro is located in Bristol County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Escondido is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Conniff<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Westwood Memorial Park
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cranston (RI) on July 9, 1865 (a Sunday) and died in Cranston (RI) on July 1, 1903 (a Wednesday).
- Cranston is located nearby and to the southeast of Merino.
- Cranston is located nearby and to the southeast of Merino.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Ann Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Merino.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Cooney<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ann Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Ann Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to St. Ann Cemetery
Edward M. 'Ed' Daily (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on September 7, 1862 (a Sunday) and died in Washington, DC on October 21, 1891 (a Wednesday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward M. 'Ed' Daily<1>
Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon (Actor)
- He was born in Providence (RI) on March 31, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 21, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Providence is located nearby and to the east of Merino.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Beverly National Cemetery, which is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lester Joseph 'Les' Damon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beverly National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beverly National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Merino to Beverly National Cemetery
Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Raynham (MA) on June 8, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Taunton (MA) on June 12, 1902 (a Thursday).
- Raynham is located in Bristol County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- Taunton is located in Bristol County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Merino (which is located in Providence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Timothy Cornelius 'Tim' Donahue<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.